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Views: 5063(2 votes) - ***Open-Mindedness - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2007 from Robert PerryBeing open-minded is something most of us value. We may hold our point of view, but we probably realize that being open to other points of view is good. It improves our chances of arriving at the real truth. After all, out of all the people and all the views out there, what are the odds of our ...
Views: 2120(1 vote) - ***The Path To True Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2007 from Robert PerryIs it not remarkable how our feelings about ourselves can rise and fall with such rapidity? When we do something really useful or say something really intelligent, we can feel great about ourselves. Yet a moment later we can feel like an idiot, as we do or say something else. Clearly, we see ...
Views: 1132(1 vote) - ***When Someone is Angry With You - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2007 from Robert PerryWe all know how it feels to have someone angry with us. If that person is close to us, it can turn our world upside down. At that point we usually apply any one of a number of strategies. We might go on the offensive, or the defensive, or withdraw and avoid confrontation, or appease the person ...
Views: 2003(1 vote) - ***Who Are the Blind? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from Robert PerryWe rely so much on our eyes. Seeing is believing, the old saying goes. But what exactly do our eyes show us? If you think about it, all they see is form—shapes in motion. Yet what we really want to discover is what things mean. We want to know if something is good or bad. We want to know ...
Views: 1162(1 vote) - A Course In Miracles: Does the Holy Spirit Translate Reality into Form? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2015 from David HoffmeisterA Course in Miracles is a unique, universal, self-study curriculum that teaches that the way to love and inner peace is through forgiveness. Thousands of people around the world have read and studied the material from this book. There are many wonderful teachers available to support a deeper ...
Views: 1857(2 votes) - A Gift In My Life - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Todd PuntolilloA Gift in My Life My friend Nel is a woman whom I can never forget. She is bright, funny and very excited about energy work—a part of my life that is very important to me. It really pleased me that she was in tune with my work and liked to share the healing energies. She practiced Reiki and was ...
Views: 1278(1 vote) - Book Review: Glossary of Terms from A Course in Miracles - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Robin KThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of A Course In Miracles. Considered by many of its students to be their "spiritual path," the book A Course in Miracles has sold over 1.6 million copies since its appearance in 1975. As its title suggests, its purpose is to train us to ...
Views: 1473(1 vote) - Book Review: Path of Light: Stepping into Peace with "A Course in Miracles" - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Robin KThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of A Course In Miracles. Considered by many of its students to be their "spiritual path," the book A Course in Miracles has sold over 1.6 million copies since its appearance in 1975. As its title suggests, its purpose is to train us to ...
Views: 1434(1 vote) - Book Review: Reality & Illusion: An Overview of Course Metaphysics - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Robin KThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of A Course In Miracles. Considered by many of its students to be their "spiritual path," the book A Course in Miracles has sold over 1.6 million copies since its appearance in 1975. As its title suggests, its purpose is to train us to ...
Views: 1386(1 vote) - Book Review: Relationships as a Spiritual Journey From Specialness to Holiness - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Robin KThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of A Course In Miracles. Considered by many of its students to be their "spiritual path," the book A Course in Miracles has sold over 1.6 million copies since its appearance in 1975. As its title suggests, its purpose is to train us to ...
Views: 1511(1 vote) - Book Review: Return to the Heart of God: The Practical Philosophy of A Course in Miracles - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Robin KThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of A Course In Miracles. Considered by many of its students to be their "spiritual path," the book A Course in Miracles has sold over 1.6 million copies since its appearance in 1975. As its title suggests, its purpose is to train us to ...
Views: 1925(1 vote) - Definition: Atonement - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Robin KPlease Note: The following term is defined in the context of A Course in Miracles. What Is Atonement? Question: Would you be able to do a lesson on the Atonement? I know it means an undoing. Is it an undoing of the separation? Would you know what steps we can take to achieve it? Is Atonement ...
Views: 4969(1 vote) - Definition: Spiritual Path - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Robin KPlease Note: The following term is defined in the context of A Course in Miracles. Spiritual Path of ACIM The teachings of A Course in Miracles can be so beautiful, so profound and attractive. Yet even when we have felt that beauty and come to love the teaching, we can remain puzzled about ...
Views: 2275(1 vote) - Do You Sometimes Wonder If the is Devil Real? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2015 from David HoffmeisterMost of the religious text through history have spoken about an outside force that can "trick" you into making bad choices that ruin your life. This concept of the Devil assumes that you can be a victim of circumstances. Let's consider that notion here. What if you are not separate from God ...
Views: 1793(2 votes) - Dream Big! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from kim perreaultThe Law of Attraction principle states that like attracts like, whether positive or negative, and it is always in effect whether you are aware of it or not. This principle, taught in the book and movie The Secret, has been around for hundreds of years. Recently we’ve seen this information ...
Views: 1538(1 vote) - Find better ways to cope with your depression - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2020 from Wajahat AliTIP! To be happier, try to avoid sugary foods. This includes those that are considered good for you, such as honey or fruit juice. Clinical depression can bring insomnia, anxiety, eating disorders, and even suicidal tendencies, so you can be sure that depression is an incredibly serious ...
Views: 898(1 vote) - How to Stop Being a Victim of Your Own Stress - Part 1 of 3 - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Nancy MiillerI am not talking about average daily stress, I am taking about the insidious stress that we intentionally put upon ourselves each time we recall an event, experience, or person from our past. We hold onto grudges fiercely, then repeat and repeat the stories over and over in our minds. These are ...
Views: 2105(4 votes) - LET'S GO DEEPER - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2019 from Todd PuntolilloLet's Go Deeper — How It Works When I was a child my big question was “Who am I?” After awhile I realized that the answers I was getting were all too cynical for this peewee optimist. I still don’t have it all figured out, but perhaps you’d like a look at my findings 60 plus years ...
Views: 1469(1 vote) - Meditation and A Course in Miracles - by Many of us go through our days surrounded by a whirlwind of thoughts. If we sit down to seek a sense of peace or inner guidance, we may find ourselves buffeted by one idea after another. Sometimes there are anxious emotions that accompany the swirl of thoughts.
A Course in Miracles understands ...
Views: 1833(1 vote) - Miracles Life Coaching Gets Rid of Limiting Beliefs - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2008 from Kathy AndrewsMiracles life coaching gets rid of limiting beliefs by using positive affirmations, daily affirmations, digging into subconscious beliefs and practical life coach training. Miracles life coaching is similar to a course in miracles, taught my Marianne Williamson. Admit it. You believe you ...
Views: 1555(1 vote) - Six Easy Steps to giving Healing - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Bernard MisellThe Universal Healing Energies is the energy that flows, from what I call G-d, you may have a different name. It is accepted by most as that of the Life Force Energy of the universe, part of which resides in every living thing. It is, therefore, important that when giving healing you are ...
Views: 1882(1 vote) - The Evolution of Miracles - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Natalie AmsdenWHAT IS A MIRACLE? - Unexplained medical healing? - Much needed money from an unknown source? - An answered prayer? - A significant coincidence? - Surviving a horrible accident? - Being saved by a surgeon? - Witnessing child birth? - Seeing the blessings within your curses? When ...
Views: 2310(1 vote) - The Journey Into the Ego (Part 1 of 2) - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Santi ChaconThe Two Thought-Systems: Their are two thought systems that are explained in the bible and in the course (ACIM). One is based on the will or sovereignty of God the other is based on fear. The thought system that is based on fear is called the ego (in the bible it's called 'the old man' or ...
Views: 1449(5 votes) - The Perfect Storm, Our Healing Challenges - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from David OttThe Perfect Storm Our Role In Healing Dramas I am always amazed how innocently we enter and how perfectly we are cast for the relationships and healing dramas we are drawn into. If we or others have a lesson to learn or emotional wounds and fears to experience for healing and release, ego ...
Views: 1646(1 vote) - Why Do People Feel it’s Necessary to Be Fearful? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Daya Devi-DoolinAccording to A Course in Miracles, the answer is that humanity feels it is un-deserving of God's love. We feel it is necessary to punish ourselves before God punishes us. Mass consciousness feels God is a punishing and unforgiving Supreme Intelligence and if we attack ourselves first, we won't ...
Views: 3142(1 vote) - Are Superhuman Capabilities Only Exist In Movies ? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2010 from TKS Datuk Dr. Azam Zulkifli Al - Qadiri Zulkifli Al - QadiriEverybody is searching for ways to improve their life. It doesn’t matter who you are. While others refuse and do not bother to even give a glance look at the truth that was standing in front of their eyes all along. In the end when life become harder the make a lousy choice to end their ...
Views: 2494(4 votes) - What I have learned from my dog - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Susan DuganOver the past few months the idea of getting a dog had blossomed in my mind. My daughter had begun to drive and would be a high school senior next year. College loomed. I also sensed my troubled relationship with our aging cat Daisy Mae drawing to a close. She had begun behaving like a person ...
Views: 1692(4 votes) - You can go home againSubmitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Susan DuganYou can go home again “We know nothing. You are now up to speed.” -Steve Martin as Inspector Clouseau, Pink Panther 2 In the set I constructed in which to act out my coming of age there are many flags and many fences. Stone walls that once protected revolutionary freedom fighters from ...
Views: 1460(4 votes) - The Journey Into the Ego (Part 2 of 2) - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Santi ChaconConflicted The human mind is so fragile; there is a fine line between genius and insanity. Any level of remedy is thwarted by our own impulse to self-sabotage. Our mental or inner worlds are a constant of being deceived and deceiving, and where extensions of love from a caring creator are ...
Views: 1378(5 votes) - BE-Attitudes ~ Doorways to Truth - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Kimberly MarooneyOverindulgence, eating, drinking, getting stoned to avoid feelings we don’t like. Be in Truth. “On the 6th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…” Doorways to Truth. During the holidays, emotions can be more intense. Many different feelings are triggered as we go through sadness, ...
Views: 1704(4 votes) - ***A Course In Miracles Revisited - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Robert PerryIf you have spent much time exploring spirituality, you have probably heard about A Course in Miracles*. Maybe you have even “done” it. A huge number of spiritual seekers—New Age, Christian, Buddhist—have read the Course or at least have it sitting on their bookshelf. It ...
Views: 1583(1 vote) - ***I Rest In God - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Robert PerryOur need for rest goes very deep. Who does not look forward to a peaceful rest? Even more important than rest of the body, however, is rest of the mind. Who of us does not yearn for rest from our cares and anxieties, our sense of burden, and our crippling fears? While rest of the body is easily ...
Views: 1517(1 vote) - ***I See Only The Past - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2007 from Robert PerryWe are all familiar with people who live completely in the past, lost in their memories of long ago, but we usually label such people senile or mentally ill. Certainly we are not among them. Or are we? Lesson 7 in A Course in Miracles* says, "I see only the past." To help us get a handle on ...
Views: 1685(1 vote) - ***Tolerance - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2007 from Robert PerryOur standards for how things ought to be are among our most prized possessions. In our eyes, the fact that we have high standards demonstrates that we are a quality person. Our high standards appear to elevate us far above those people who think anything is good, those people who have no ...
Views: 1542(1 vote) - ***Who Is The Son Of God? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2008 from Robert PerryWe are all familiar with the idea of the “Son of God.” This is the Christian notion that Jesus of Nazareth was God the Father’s only begotten Son. Even without hearing a theological explanation, we know what this means. A father looks upon his son as an extension of his own ...
Views: 1445(1 vote) - ***Who Was Jesus? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from Robert PerryIt seems to me that almost everyone carries respect for Jesus. I find it remarkable that one man can command respect from such a broad spectrum of people. Yet we have so many different ways of seeing him: the divine Son of God sent to earth to die for our sins, a wise teacher, a social prophet, ...
Views: 1473(1 vote) - Channelling The Voice Of The Spirit: Bringing "A Course In Miracles" To Life - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Ron and Denny ReynoldsWhat would you do if you began receiving communications from an Inner Voice? What if the Voice brought you more understanding, love and abundance? What if that Voice enhanced your Spiritual growth? What would you do if you realized that your experience could be a universal experience - available ...
Views: 2084(1 vote) - Getting Started With 'A Course in Miracles' - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2007 from Greg MackieYou're an absolute newbie to A Course in Miracles who has just acquired a copy of the book (or has just opened that Course book that has been gathering dust on your bookshelf). You want to begin working with it, to try it out and see if it's something that you want to pursue further. How do you ...
Views: 1540(1 vote) - Give 'Til It Feels Good - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2008 from Greg MackieSource of material commented on: http://tinyurl.com/26sasg We're all familiar with the phrase "Give 'til it hurts." Yet a recent scientific study shows that giving really feels good. The brain registers positive feelings not only when you give to another person, but can even do so when you ...
Views: 1765(1 vote) - Lessons from the Garden of Eden: Part 2. God is the Master Scientist Creating Miracles through Science - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2013 from Jerry PollockSUMMARY: As a scientist I believe that science cannot explain miracles. As a person of fourteen years of climbing the spiritual ladder, I believe that miracles cannot explain science. However my unshakable belief in God instructs me that God created our world through scientific miracles. One of ...
Views: 3029(1 vote) - Love is Our Only Way Out of Fear - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Nancy MiillerFor a few weeks I had been feeling down, low, and just not myself. My self-esteem was being hit in a hard way. From outside appearances no one would have known. Also, by outside appearances, people would have been surprised based on me having a good job, a good salary, a wonderful home and ...
Views: 1522(1 vote) - A meaningless world engenders fear - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Susan DuganSo far this seems to be the winter of dreaming myself closer to waking awareness that I am actually living a dream of my own making, and not even a very entertaining one at that. In the most recent sleeping version now available on DVD, I found myself in a movie multiplex along with thousands of ...
Views: 1813(1 vote) - "Be a Miracle" - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2018 from Barry and Joyce VissellMiracles happen all the time. You probably know someone who has had a miracle happen to them, or maybe a miracle has happened to you. I know a woman whose cancer tumor disappeared overnight after she and several others stayed up all night praying. The doctors said there was no medical ...
Views: 1506 - ***Being Truly Helpful - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2007 from Robert PerryHow to be helpful to another is something we all wrestle with. When someone I care about is in need I find myself struggling to locate the right words, and I worry that I will bungle things. In short, I become filled with self-concern. It does not take a genius to see that being caught up in ...
Views: 2611 - ***Does God Ask Us to Make Sacrifices? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2007 from Robert PerryI personally believe that God gives us jobs to do in the world. In essence, these jobs amount to helping others on their journey to total freedom. The outer form of these functions may look quite mundane. They may look like parenting a child, or running a small non-profit organization, or even ...
Views: 1322 - ***Leaving the Slate Blank - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2007 from Robert PerryHave you ever noticed how uncomfortable we are with empty spaces? We ache for leisure time, but then we anxiously fill it with a busy itinerary. We keep ourselves frantic with responsibilities, as if a moment alone with ourselves is a frightening prospect. Even when we do flop down in the chair ...
Views: 1168 - ***Seeing No Strangers - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2007 from Robert PerryHow do we respond to strangers? We usually maintain our reserve. We might be polite even while we remain unconcerned. And we are probably at least a little afraid. Behind this person’s face might lurk a sick mind, even a criminal mind. Who knows what would happen if we let this person into ...
Views: 1041 - 4 tips to Calm down your Kundalini Power - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2019 from Sri TulasiKundalini Cool Down Exercise 1) Visualize a globe above your head filled with cool, blue energy. Let this energy flow down (earthwards) to the crown of your head. Note the cooling effect this has. 2) Imagine a hollow tube running down your back, the central channel of the kundalini. Let ...
Views: 1204 - 7 Ways Music Can Help Reduce Stress and Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2021 from Ellen JeniferMusic has a powerful effect on our moods. Different styles of music can change the way we experience and process emotions from happiness, excitement, or sadness- it's all in what you're listening to. How does music reduce stress, and why is everyone not aware of this amazing alternative to ...
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